J. Glancy Jones
Jehu Glancy Jones (October 7, 1811 – March 24, 1878) was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. Often called "Glancy", he was a top adviser on Democratic Party affairs to his close friend James Buchanan, especially when President-elect Buchanan was picking his cabinet in 1856-1857. After he was defeated for reelection, Buchanan appointed him Ambassador to the Austrian Empire.
J. Glancy Jones | |
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| United States Minister to the Austrian Empire | |
| In office December 15, 1858 – November 14, 1861 | |
| President | James Buchanan Abraham Lincoln |
| Preceded by | Henry R. Jackson |
| Succeeded by | John Lothrop Motley |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 8th district | |
| In office February 4, 1854 – October 30, 1858 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Augustus Muhlenberg |
| Succeeded by | William High Keim |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 9th district | |
| In office March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1853 | |
| Preceded by | William Strong |
| Succeeded by | Isaac Ellmaker Hiester |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 7, 1811 Caernarvon Township, Pennsylvania |
| Died | March 24, 1878 (aged 66) Reading, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
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